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Imagine you and a friend have been given a budget of $12,000 total for a trip to Egypt


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TASK OUTLINE:

  • Your project requires you to plan a two-week itinerary for two adults travelling to Egypt for a holiday.
  • The total cost of your holiday should not exceed $12,000 Australian Dollars.
  • Project information should be set out clearly under the headings provided (eg. Flights, What to pack, etc).
  • You should include a title page as well as pictures and colour where possible to help make your project look attractive.
  • The final page of your project needs to contain a table with the itinerary budget items clearly outlined.
  • You will need to submit all pages of your project in a display folder.
  • We have supplied some websites below to help you search for the information you need to complete the project.
  • You may work on this project independently at home and in pairs at school.
  • Please ask your teacher or carer for help if you have any questions.
  • Your project is due Friday, 25th June (Week 10).
  • Have fun!!!


Things you will need to consider:


1. Flights

- Which airline will you fly with from Australia to Egypt? Consider cost and time of departure and arrival. Does Egypt have a different time to Australia?
- What date will you fly? Why? Consider climate in Egypt, holidays, etc.


Flights:
http://www.flightcentre.com.au/
http://www.qantas.com.au
http://www.statravel.com.au/
http://www.escapetravel.com.au
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g294200-Egypt-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html
When to go / weather:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/egypt/0398020006.html
http://www.touregypt.net/climate.htm
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/weather.htm

2. What will you pack in your bags?

- What clothing will you take? Consider the climate in Egypt when you are travelling there and what activities you will be doing on your holiday.
- What other necessary items will you need? Consider visa/passport and costs for these.


What to wear:
http://www.touregypt.net/wear.htm
Climate:
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/weather.htm
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/offseason.htm
Visa / Passport:
https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/Queries/Fees.aspx
http://www3.flightcentre.com.au/fcauDestination?dest=Egypt&destType=country&sub=visa

3. Accommodation

- Which location will you be staying at in Egypt and why? What type of accommodation can you afford? Is it convenient to the attractions you would like to visit?

Hotels:
http://hotels.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/
http://www.hotel.com.au/country/Egypt-hotels.asp
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g294200-Egypt-Hotels.html

4. Transport
- How will you get to and from the airport to your accommodation? How will you travel in Egypt - by bus, car, train, bike, walk, taxi or boat? How much will it cost?
- Is the transport available when you want to visit places?

Getting around:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/transport/getting-around
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/transportation_in_egypt.htm
http://www.touregypt.net/getarnd.htm

5. Activities
- What would you like to see and do in Egypt and how much does it cost?

Attractions:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294200-Activities-Egypt.html
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/guide.html
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/tourchart.htm
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/whattovisit1.htm
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g294200-Egypt-Vacations.html

6. Food, gifts and spending money
- Consider how much money you will need to allow each day for meals. Is it expensive to eat there?
- What is the currency in Egypt? How much do things cost in Egypt?
- Will you be buying any gifts for your friends and family? Will you be buying any souvenirs for yourself?

Currency / Costs / Shopping / Restaurants:
http://coinmill.com/AUD_EGP.html
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/egypt/practical-information/money-costs
http://www.touregypt.net/egyptshopping.htm
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g294200-Egypt.html

7. Other practical information
- Will you need to get any vaccinations before you leave?
- Do you need to purchase travel insurance?

Vaccinations:
http://www.traveldoctor.com.au/Fact%20Sheet%20Egypt.pdf
Travel Insurance:
http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au
Other:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/AllReviews-g294200-Egypt.html

Please include any other information which you feel is relevant.